Austroepigomphus praeruptus


Austroepigomphus praeruptus, also known as Austroepigomphus praeruptus, and up until recently Austrogomphus praeruptus, is a species of dragonfly in the family Gomphidae, It is known by the common names, Twinspot Hunter and Melaleuca Hunter.
It inhabits slow streams, rivers and ponds in eastern Australia.
Austroepigomphus praeruptus is a medium-sized, black and yellow dragonfly.

Note

The taxonomic status of Austroepigomphus praeruptus and Austrogomphus melaleucae has been uncertain. The type specimen originally used to describe Austroepigomphus praeruptus is now lost. Austrogomphus melaleucae is now considered a junior synonym of Austroepigomphus praeruptus.